n00b question

[Mieran]

Daft question but I've always wondered why when people strengthen their shell there are gaps between the welds instead of a continuous weld.

Example

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/RSreplica/Nova%20vxr/IMG_3762.jpg

[Cle]

Always wondered this to

[Lee]

If a continuous weld starts to split, it will continue to split all the way down the seam.

By stitching, it means if a crack appears, it will only split along the two inch stitch and then stop. They also ensure the shell still flexes a tad, because if the shell's too stiff, it can break apart easier.

[Mieran]

I see what you mean Lee.

If its too hard it will be easier to break under hard use.

[Plug]

well said :)

[Stuart]

weighs less too, which is a bonus.


IIRC CP put about 2Kg of welding wire into Dans old shell but stitching

[peester]

too stiff

[Pistol Pete]

lol @ that pic. Neat and tidy welding and a rotten fooking arch!!! Is that Chris Astleys shell??

[Spudly]

lol @ that pic. Neat and tidy welding and a rotten fooking arch!!! Is that Chris Astleys shell??



Didnt notice that one lol



Looks to me like its been acid dipped and that has eaten some of the crusty metalwork, nothing a good welder wont fix though:thumb: